disputable
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Etymology
Origin of disputable
1540–50; < Latin disputābilis, equivalent to disput- ( see dispute) + -ābilis -able
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In 2017, European Athletics proposed wiping out records set before 2005 - sending a strong signal that records set before then were disputable.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Even if the government has simply a facially plausible case against Fulton County—which, to be clear, is disputable here—Briffault says that courts are typically reluctant to shut down such federal actions.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
What wasn’t disputable is that instead of Seattle having first-and-10 at the Arizona 11, and possibly finally rattling McCoy some, the Cardinals instead had it back to punt on fourth down.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2021
The least disputable aspect of the excessive accumulation of wealth in America is that a solution is desperately needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2021
I throw out these suggestions for the use of all who are in difficulties about disputable points in the matter of separation from the world.
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by John Charles Ryle
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